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[hostclubshadowking]

I apologise for my lengthy absence. I'm afraid I became rather ill, one of the symptoms being a severe case of fatigue. [What he isn't saying is how -- by combining low blood pressure with voluntary bloodloss, which led to anaemia. No one else needs to know any of that.] I've been trying to keep tabs on what's happened, but I may have missed some things, I admit.

It seems we're in quite a bit of trouble, aren't we?

On that note, if the crew of the Antoinette could please join me on the top deck, there's something very important we need to discuss. Thank you.

- Otori


(There is a log for Antoinette crew here.)

Comments

[oceanicbutterfly]

This is regarding a certain issue with the chain of command, isn't it?

[hostclubshadowking]

I would prefer to discuss it privately amongst ourselves and together, but simply put: yes.

[oceanicbutterfly]

While we're there, we should also discuss the matter of Isla Empieza and what, if anything, we're going to do about it.

[hostclubshadowking]

We certainly can, yes.

[oceanicbutterfly]

Good. We're quickly approaching the point where, if we haven't decided, that will become our decision in of itself.

[hostclubshadowking]

Which isn't an acceptable solution.

[spirits_of_the_air]

We lost access to our port with Navy crawling all over it. That's more than just a "bit" of trouble.

[hostclubshadowking]

Though hardly unexpected.

[spirits_of_the_air]

Obviously. After an entire island goes up in fire and then Empieza lights up, any Navy worth their damn while would lock things down. It just sucks that those of us that weren't causing trouble get the same brand as the idiots with pyro tendencies.

[hostclubshadowking]

We've been a thorn in their sides for some time already. It was hardly that singular incident that caused this.

[spirits_of_the_air]

You, maybe, not me and my crew.

[hostclubshadowking]

How long have you been here?

[spirits_of_the_air]

A few weeks.

[princelycharm]

How are you feeling?

[hostclubshadowking]

Better. I'm not exhausted, at least.

[Not that it wasn't worth it. He didn't regret what he had to do.]

[princelycharm]

[Even if Kyouya convinced him otherwise, Tamaki still believes firmly that this is all his fault. He could have just stayed in his room, and perhaps die a dramatic and emotional death due to hunger. At least in his Inner Mind Theatre, it was very dramatic and made everyone cry across the ocean.]

Are you sure? Do you need anything? I can bring you anything in the ship that I can pull.

[hostclubshadowking]

[For Tamaki, Kyouya manages a smile.

He can't say Tamaki's blameless, but neither is he. It was a need that he saw fit to answer. That it required him to become ill was no one's fault, really. He'd done what he needed to do. Anything less, and he'd never have forgiven himself.]

I feel fine, I promise. If I need anything, I'll ask.

[princelycharm]

I never even asked, and yet you still...you still helped me. So I want to do anything I can to make you comfortable!

[hostclubshadowking]

You've helped quite a bit so far. You've let me rest, brought me my meals. None of which I asked for.

[Voice]

[grizzly_tea]

Are you quite alright Kyouya? Having a bit of trouble?

[She even manages not to sound smug, or say something like 'trouble in paradise?' Don't mind her... she's still just holding the slightest of grudges.]

[Voice]

[hostclubshadowking]

Well enough, Lady Maribelle. Thank you for your concern.

[Voice]

[grizzly_tea]

Miss Celes hasn't been too hard on you I hope? As I understand it, she can be quite the demanding woman.

[Voice]

[hostclubshadowking]

I've found Miss Ludenberg to be quite understanding as to when to demand and when to accept less.

[Voice]

[grizzly_tea]

How reassuring. I personally haven't found her to be all that... accommodating.

[Voice]

[hostclubshadowking]

I suppose there would be different standards, would there not, for when she would accommodate other captains and when she would do so with her crew.